Disaster Response

Cyclone Fani in India and Bangladesh

According to Bangladesh Meteorological Department, the very severe Cyclonic Storm FANI is likely to intensify and reach south-eastern part of Bangladesh today. The low-lying areas of 14 coastal districts are likely to be inundated by storm surge of 4-5 feet height above normal tide. Chattogram, Khulna and Barishal Regions have opened Emergency Operatonal Centres at regional level. Caritas staff are participating in cyclone preparedness meetings. 254 cyclone shelters constructed by Caritas are ready to shelter nearly 200,000 people.

Please continue to pray for the communities likely to be affected severely by Cyclone Fani.

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Caritas Humanitarian Aid & Relief Initiatives, Singapore (CHARIS) is the umbrella body for overseas humanitarian aid by the Archdiocese of Singapore. Humanitarian situations cover natural disasters and other adverse circumstances faced by the poor and needy, especially in developing countries in the region. CHARIS is a member of Caritas Singapore. It was launched on 20 August 2010 by His Grace, Archbishop Nicholas Chia.